The Germans not 10 rods away have been bombarding us for nearly 20 hours. Youre right! Holmes earns his doctorate . Missing! (Just then there is a shout, the door is flung open and John, the missing, rushes into the roomin khaki, brown and tattered and with the left sleeve hanging empty.) Search above to list available cemeteries. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Sorry! Mother, I wept, and Im suspicious of Bunkie, toobehind that big, clean, new khaki handkerchiefwell, the day wasnt horrible any morethe dread of it was gone and we could talk about home and what you were all doingand all the other Christmases as far, far back as we could remember. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. To use this feature, use a newer browser. No news of your John since March? Mrs. Buckland(Wipes her eyes and draws a letter from inside her dress)I keep it therenear my heart that is brokenit is the last time he wrote us. Not with your left handthats cause youre a girlwho ever heard of a left-handed salute? She goes at once to Mrs. Buckland. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. They have one child. How many sets of dressings, now, Mrs. Kaminen? Mrs. Kaminen(Pointing to a heap of wound pads on the table)This finishes 4,000 sets since December. Sure enough, John showed up in the 1940 census living with his niece, Lucy Moss, in Santa Monica. Scrap books for French orphans, and puzzle games for sick soldiers. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Mr. Buckland(His hand on her arm to comfort her)We wish we had done more for himfor the causewe can never, never forgive ourselves, Mrs. Toipoli. Mrs. Toipoli(Comfortingly)But you are doing it now, dear friend, for some other brave boysfor your son John, perhapsmissing is not deadyou know. Mr. BucklandAnd you, Mrs. Toipoli? Mr. Buckland, a St. Louis county farmer, sits by the stove reading war news from a Finnish newspaper. It is here given in full: Cementing Home Ties By Lucy Theodate Holmes. Parents. Immediate Family: Son of H.H. Lucy Theodate Holmes was born and raised under the serial killer shadow cast by her polygamous father, Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by his alias Dr. H.H. Warm little boys suits; 3. No sir! She followed through on that fervor by serving with the Red Cross in France during the war, where she met and married James Douglas Hunter. (Mrs. Toipoli translates the letter in Finnish as she goes along for those among the workers who do not speak English.) He filed for divorce from Clara a few weeks after marrying Myrta, but the divorce was never finalized. (Turning back to Mrs. Buckland) Let me see Johns letter, Mrs. Buckland. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Three times his name has been publishedmissing. (She turns away in an outburst of weeping.) The sketch deals with the work of the Red Cross in the rural districts and especially touches upon the organization of the Junior Red Cross workers. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. One has only to tell these brave, new Americans the need and they fall to work. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. We can save nothing. Douglas Hunter. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. It is here given in full:Cementing Home TiesBy Lucy Theodate Holmes (Mr. Buckland, a St. Louis county farmer; Mrs. Buckland, his wife; John Buckland, Helmi Buckland, Alvin Buckland and Andrew Buckland; their four children in order of age; Mrs. Toipoli, a neighbor and organizer for the Red Cross; and desired number of women, neighbors and friends of the Bucklands, who are Red Cross workers; (R.C.W., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. HelmiI ought to be captain because Im, the oldest. How many sets of dressings, now, Mrs. Kaminen? Mrs. Kaminen(Pointing to a heap of wound pads on the table)This finishes 4,000 sets since December. You give me that flag, Alvin. AlvinYou? Make sure that the file is a photo. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mrs. Buckland in Red Cross workers uniform, bends over table, cutting strips for wound pads. Why not have one here? They gave you back to us, John? We cannot spend our money on your Red Cross society. Yes, I owe them life and allall that is left of me. Mrs. Buckland(Dazedly)They saved your life, John? Now, my men: Leftrightleftright forward march! Let the rich people do that. Mr. BucklandThats right, thats right, mother, times are hardwe dont believe in this war. By August, 1936, they had separated according to Thomas Moss's Declaration of Intention statement that "Lucy WAS my wife" and their separate living addresses recorded in city directories. Lucy Theodate Holmes married John Thomas Moss and had 2 children. When did you get back? 3 Construction crews Jan 1, 1891. Weve got enough trouble already without playing at----(Interrupted by rap at outside door.) Yes, she will be surprised (sadly). Children run happily to greet him.) Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Hotel (aka Murder Castle) Construction started on H.H. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. I guess they will be useful in our hospitals. (Mr. Buckland enters bringing a large box.) found in U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Lucy Theodate Holmes found in Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 Lucy Theodate Holmes found in U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 Lucy Theodate Holmes found in 1910 United States Federal Census View more historical records for Lucy Theodate Holmes Potential photos and documents To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Try again. (Mrs. Buckland, overcome with joy and thankfulness hides her face in her hands. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Holmes has another child named Lucy Theodate Holmes. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. By 1913 they had moved to Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota where both found employment with the rural county school system. The story of young Lucy's heart-rending goodbye letter to her condemned father in Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia made nationwide news in 1896. Miss Pratt, the teacher, will help us. Fourth R.C.W.How many things they can makemy girls can sewand (a rap and Mrs. Toipoli enters and is greeted by everyone, pressing about her to shake her hand and ask rapid questions: 1. Mother of Ronald Douglas Hunter HelmiI ought to be captain because Im, the oldest. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Born in Duluth, Minnesota on abt 1890 to Herman Webster Mudgett and Myrta Z Belknap. Then, in a queer, dazed way we began crawling back to the dugouts and saying, Merry Christmas to each other, and trying to feel that it was Christmas. Mrs. Buckland(Looking up suddenlyangrily, from the bread she is cutting.) The Red Cross?JohnYes, Mother, and Oh, Im proud to see you working like thisfor them, and for the cause. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Holmes and Clara A. Mudgett-Peverly (Lovering) Husband of Alexandra Mudgett and Mary J. Mudgett. That led me to research other living family members - namely Myrta's brother, John Smith Belknap. James Douglas Doug Hunter I forbid it! Youre right! There was an error deleting this problem. Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced. We dared not lift our heads above the sand bags until daylight came and the shots from our enemies ceased. I am sorry. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Where have you succeeded? This account has been disabled. 29 Dec 1956 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. A group of neighbor women, also in Red Cross flowing caps and aprons, work about her, some knitting, some rolling head bandages, others cutting at a small table. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Reads to herself, then aloud, while the workers, bent over their labors, gradually lift their heads to listen) Ah! Then standing erect holds the flag at his right side. More impressively, Lucy volunteered to teach in war-ravaged France just as the war concluded in November, 1918. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. She is married to Derek Bailey. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Then standing erect holds the flag at his right side. Holmes lived with Myrta and Lucy in Wilmette, Illinois, and spent most of his time . Mrs. BucklandFrom our neighbors at Riverborothings for the Fench relief. (All the workers crowd around exclaiming in interest, as someone unpacks and holds up the things, little baby coats, warm little boys suits and baby dresses. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. They have organized the Junior Red Cross societies in the city schools. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. JohnThats right, little brotherthats the best, the finest gift in all the world to ato a soldier. They returned to live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where they repeated their marriage vows in July, 1919 - perhaps at Lucy's mother's cautioning that you can never be too married. How do we create a person's profile? Im going to start a Red Cross society here in our community and I want you to help me. Alvin(Very much interested, coming up to Mrs. Toipoli)Red Cross, Mrs. Toipoli? We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 3. A game, a pipe and tobacco, candy and a Christmas card with greeting from the old United States. Im going to start a Red Cross society here in our community and I want you to help me. Alvin(Very much interested, coming up to Mrs. Toipoli)Red Cross, Mrs. Toipoli? Mother! We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. It stands for the biggest thing just nowfreedom! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Helmi(Tenderly)Ill knit for you, Johna sweater and socks and wristlets and a helmet and a scarf and a blanket---- Alvin(Breaking in)And heres my knife, JohnIll give it to you, toto stab Germans (Breathlessly). Second R.C.W.Surprised and glad! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Lucy Theodate Holmes (1890 - Unknown) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. We could hardly believe that Christmas Day had come. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Unfortunately Mr. Hunter was not ready to settle down, and they were divorced on November 24, 1923. Yes, I owe them life and allall that is left of me. Mrs. Buckland(Dazedly)They saved your life, John? Missing! The Buckland children have come into the room and are much interested in this array of articles. Father! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Considering her already incredible achievements, that in itself is surprising to many. stepfather. No news of your John since March? Mrs. Buckland(Wipes her eyes and draws a letter from inside her dress)I keep it therenear my heart that is brokenit is the last time he wrote us. Father John Thomas Moss. Lucy Theodate Holmes married John Thomas Moss and had 2 children. Search above to list available cemeteries. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. JohnThats right, little brotherthats the best, the finest gift in all the world to ato a soldier. Jun 20, 1884. Then, in a queer, dazed way we began crawling back to the dugouts and saying, Merry Christmas to each other, and trying to feel that it was Christmas. GREAT NEWS! Thanks for your help! Three months she has been away on the business of the Red Cross. First R.C.W.Yes, she will be home today; she will come here during the afternoon. Weve got enough trouble already without playing at. He had a child with her, named Lucy Theodate Holmes. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Here in this great, new country is freedom, opportunitydoes the memory of freedom mean nothing to you now? Mrs. Buckland: you know so many of our boys around here have enlisted? Mrs. Buckland(Bitterlywith emphasis) Yes, I know. Mr. Buckland(Uncertainly)Well, maybe they should, maybe they should, but my boy shall never go. Mrs. ToipoliYes. SUNDAY MORNING The Duluth News Tribune DECEMBER 16, 1917. 0 cemeteries found in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced. Mr. Buckland(His hand on her arm to comfort her)We wish we had done more for himfor the causewe can never, never forgive ourselves, Mrs. Toipoli. Mrs. Toipoli(Comfortingly)But you are doing it now, dear friend, for some other brave boysfor your son John, perhapsmissing is not deadyou know. Mr. BucklandAnd you, Mrs. Toipoli? Mrs. Buckland(With great sadness in her voice_--It is nearly time for Neighbor Toipoli to return. Half sister of Robert Lovering Mudgett. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. Mrs. BucklandCome inOhits Mrs. Toipoli. The story of young Lucy's heart-rending goodbye letter to her condemned father in Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia made nationwide news in 1896. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. Author of three popular books and numerous articles, Dr. Holmes lectures all over the country on female development and group psychotherapy. Democracy! Three months she has been away on the business of the Red Cross. First R.C.W.Yes, she will be home today; she will come here during the afternoon. There she met her first husband, James Douglas Hunter, also from Duluth, and was married by an army chaplain on May 15, 1919. I have enlisted! (There is an electric second of silence before all start toward him with surprise and startled exclamations.) Well---- Second R.C.W.Why thats the very thing! Following is a transcription of the sketch that Lucy wrote, aimed at inspiring the poor immigrant families common in her school district to assist in the Red Cross effort.SUNDAY MORNING The Duluth News Tribune DECEMBER 16, 1917WAR SKETCH TELLS OF RURAL AND COUNTRY RED CROSS WORKSecretary at Headquarters Writes Play on Red Cross Organization and Influence.The following stirring war sketch written by Miss Lucy Theodate Holmes, secretary at Red Cross Headquarters, was presented by her to the superintendent of schools and will be presented in every school in the county Dec 22. As Dr. H.H. Try again. 3. May I read it? Velma Malone-Hunter (Bradshaw) stepmother. Myrta Belknap and H.H. ). AndrewDid you get us candy in town, Johnny? Mrs. BucklandTut, these are hard times. H.H Holmes was born on May 16 1861 in New Hampshire. Mrs. Buckland in Red Cross workers uniform, bends over table, cutting strips for wound pads. The Red Cross? JohnYes, Mother, and Oh, Im proud to see you working like thisfor them, and for the cause. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. I think they should my friends. (Mrs. Toipoli translates the letter in Finnish as she goes along for those among the workers who do not speak English.) Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Holmes' Children Lucy Theodate Holmes Holmes married his first wife Clara at the age of 17. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. (Appealing to Mr. and Mrs. Buckland) Dont you think so, good neighbors? Mrs. Buckland(Suddenly, but with decision, while Mr. Buckland shakes his head in deep gloom)We have no money for such things, Mrs. Toipoli. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. father. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Lucy Theodate Holmes was born and raised under the serial killer shadow cast by her polygamous father, Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by his alias "Dr. H.H. Jessie E. Hunter-Greiff (Crow) stepmother. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The father goes out with a loud angry banging of the door and two groups form themselves thus for the close of the scene): Andrew facing John with hand up in salute; Helmi and Alvin on either side of them with their kindling wood guns at their sides, standing at attention; Mrs. Buckland drops into chair at table, burying her face in her hands, while Mrs. Tripoli stoops to comfort her. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Second R.C.W.Surprised and glad! GREAT NEWS! But Lucy and her mother moved on with their lives, and achieved success in school teaching and administration, respectively. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. We encourage you to research and . Later in 1936, she and her second husband, John Thomas Moss, traveled to Europe, likely drawn back to try to reconcile the traumatic events of her youth. The last I can remember was crawling towards a stump with the idea of hiding from the Huns when they came back to look for the dead and wounded. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. Please reset your password. Hoppa till huvudinnehll Hem Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Holmes and Myrta Holmes The breakthrough came from obtaining microfilm of the newspaper obituary of her mother, Myrta, which said she died at her farm home northwest of Paw Paw. English We work for all we get in this countrywe work hard--we give much in exchange for what we receive JohnYes, but you worked harder in Finland, and the Russians came with outrage and oppression and seized all that you earned. Now get in line there, my fine fellows. A game, a pipe and tobacco, candy and a Christmas card with greeting from the old United States. Ive heard you tell it over and over, father. I must have fallen right into the thing for one of the Red Cross scout dogs found me therethat was two days laterbut it was weeks and weeks before I knew-knew where I was or anything. John, I forbid it! You can always change this later in your Account settings. And Andrewyou get the guns, Andrewyoure Company B. God bless their workers! Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Drag images here or select from your computer for Lucy Theodate Holmes Moss memorial. Her husband, with proud eyes on John, stands behind her. Where have you succeeded? Now get in line there, my fine fellows. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lucy Theodate Holmes Moss I found on Findagrave.com. The Red Cross?JohnYes, Mother, and Oh, Im proud to see you working like thisfor them, and for the cause. You have had great trouble, I hear, good friend. Holmes "Murder Castle". To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Wife of John Thomas Moss and Douglas Hunter Failed to report flower. And Andrewyou get the guns, Andrewyoure Company B. Come in, neighbor. (Mr. Buckland hands her his chair and stands, his back to the stove, with hands behind him.) Try again later. Why cant we help, too?. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. Myrta Z Belknap 1862 - 1924. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Suddenly John lifts the flag high in the air and all the children in the room, rising, sing The Star Spangled Banner. SCENE II: The Buckland home a year later, April, 1918. Christmas in the trenches! We have set your language to Weve updated the security on the site. The Germans not 10 rods away have been bombarding us for nearly 20 hours. By 1889, Holmes and Myrta lived in Englewood, Illinois, where their daughter, Lucy Theodate Holmes, was born on July 4, 1889. You have had great trouble, I hear, good friend. Yes, I owe them life and allall that is left of me. Mrs. Buckland(Dazedly)They saved your life, John? I guess they will be useful in our hospitals. (Mr. Buckland enters bringing a large box.) features of western europe. Father of Bertram Harold Mudgett and Maurice Lovering Mudgett. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Mr. Buckland, a St. Louis county farmer, sits by the stove reading war news from a Finnish newspaper. Can you not be glad to have me go with the others to defend that freedom? Mrs. Buckland(mutters)Tis a rich mans warlet the men who are getting rich from munitions and graft and war-spoil send their sons to the murder. JohnRich mens sons? Records: 200. Mother, I wept, and Im suspicious of Bunkie, toobehind that big, clean, new khaki handkerchiefwell, the day wasnt horrible any morethe dread of it was gone and we could talk about home and what you were all doingand all the other Christmases as far, far back as we could remember. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Mrs. Buckland: you know so many of our boys around here have enlisted? Mrs. Buckland(Bitterlywith emphasis) Yes, I know. Mr. Buckland(Uncertainly)Well, maybe they should, maybe they should, but my boy shall never go. Mrs. ToipoliYes.

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